Danielle Nguyen

Lawyer | Founder of Law in Schools

Carlton, Victoria, Australia

About

I've always noticed if there was an absence of fairness and equal opportunity in my surrounds, in what I saw or heard. Perhaps this came from lived experience or that as I travelled through life I saw others treated unfairly or dealt an unlucky hand. It was clear I would always pursue meaningful, but challenging work. As those privy to legal knowledge, we talk about the rule of law, access to justice, rights, impartiality etc but we know that for as long as legal knowledge belongs to the exclusive few, there will be disparity in life outcomes, identifying and navigating a legal problem, access to justice and opportunity. Enter Legal Literacy. This is the missing link, and it needs to be delivered early, to young people - at the start of when laws apply and criminal responsibility kicks in. This is the gamer changer and I'm here for it. I'm a constant thinker. I enjoy engaging in new ideas, perspectives, love a good problem to solve and getting my brain juices going. I have worked in diverse fields and all have helped me build a strong set of (random) skills across investment, education and governance. I'm keen to build my knowledge base, learn from the wise and always up for hearing thoughts (other than my own). I love being out in the world, engaging with all people as I believe this best informs and enriches me as a person.

Experience

  • Founder at Law in Schools
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Bringing legal literacy to young people through tailored, curated and lively presentations.

  • Non Executive Director at Switch Telecom
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Exceptional telecom solutions and people can co exist! And I am so proud to be involved and work alongside the best.

  • Milner + Huang (Part-time · 2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Solicitor
      Feb 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Charity and Not-For-Profit sector

    • Law Clerk
      Aug 2021 - May 2022 · 10 mos

  • Project Consultant at Scale Investors Ltd
    Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 · 3 mos

    Developed education platform and education program for female founded start ups.

  • HR Manager and Executive Assistant at Private Higher Education Institute
    Nov 2020 - Jul 2021 · 9 mos

    Responsible for all aspects of people and workplace culture including recruitment, on boarding and employee relations. Grew the workforce from 8 to 20 positive, engaged and motivated team members.

    Provided executive support to the CEO, Board of Directors, Academic Board and five sub committees. Successfully undertook interim Company Secretary duties.